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You are here: Home / Fashion / Fashion Friday: Edition because He is risen

Fashion Friday: Edition because He is risen

April 22, 2011 ·

“I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God.
For he has clothed me with garments of salvation
and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness.” Isaiah 61:10

Happy Easter!

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  1. MarytheKay

    April 22, 2011 at 12:34 am

    Perfect!!

    Happy Easter! 🙂

    • gg

      May 5, 2011 at 7:39 pm

      hi happy easter

  2. Kim Aguilar

    April 22, 2011 at 12:35 am

    As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, I take this scripture pretty seriously…and literally. Thanks for sharing it and for the reminder of what Good Friday is all about. Beautiful post about Easter by my dear friend Katie here: http://texasnorth.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/holy-war/ I look forward to Sunday.

  3. Anita

    April 22, 2011 at 1:48 am

    Beautiful! Amen

  4. JoLynn

    April 22, 2011 at 2:02 am

    AMEN and Hallelujah!!!!!!! We praise you Jesus for clothing us in Your righteousness!!

  5. Kaitlin W.

    April 22, 2011 at 2:41 am

    Amen! 😀

  6. Erin

    April 22, 2011 at 5:19 am

    Happy Easter. That is a lovely verse.

  7. Denise

    April 22, 2011 at 6:09 am

    Yes, He has. 🙂

  8. Jennie

    April 22, 2011 at 6:27 am

    Happy Easter!

  9. Jeanine

    April 22, 2011 at 6:28 am

    I came all ready to shop.

    I like this so much better.

    Thank you.

  10. Jill Ann

    April 22, 2011 at 6:32 am

    Beautiful, and Happy Easter to your family. …. May Caroline be willing to wear whatever dress you have in mind on Sunday. 🙂

  11. Sarah

    April 22, 2011 at 6:38 am

    Happy Easter to your family!

  12. Amanda @ Serenity Now

    April 22, 2011 at 6:39 am

    He is risen indeed! 🙂 Happy Easter!

  13. Abbie

    April 22, 2011 at 6:54 am

    So I can stay in my pjs all day because He’s already got the important things covered? Amen!

  14. Jean

    April 22, 2011 at 6:56 am

    He is risen indeed!

  15. Laura Jayne

    April 22, 2011 at 7:13 am

    Perfect! Happy Easter to you and your family too, Melanie!

  16. cj

    April 22, 2011 at 7:15 am

    That was awesome! Happy Easter to you and yours.

  17. Melanie

    April 22, 2011 at 7:46 am

    happy Good Friday to you and thanks- I like the way you think!

  18. Sherri

    April 22, 2011 at 7:49 am

    That’s the best outfit!

  19. Lisa D.

    April 22, 2011 at 8:08 am

    LOVE this Fashion Friday….probably my favorite ever. So thankful to be Easter people. Have a blessed weekend.

  20. Betsylee11

    April 22, 2011 at 8:15 am

    Perfect! Thank you!

  21. MissCaron

    April 22, 2011 at 8:17 am

    CHRIST IS RISEN!!! Matthew 28: 5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.”

  22. Honey

    April 22, 2011 at 8:25 am

    Happy Easter to you, Caroline and P! We love you. When I count my many blessings, I count you!!

  23. mk

    April 22, 2011 at 8:26 am

    Christ is Risen!

  24. Pam

    April 22, 2011 at 8:29 am

    It’s Friday but…….Sundays comm’in!!!!!

  25. Nancy

    April 22, 2011 at 8:45 am

    What a great surprise to see this morning — He is risen indeed!

  26. Jackie

    April 22, 2011 at 9:03 am

    My favorite fashion Friday so far! 🙂 Happy Easter to you and your family!

  27. Merry

    April 22, 2011 at 9:29 am

    I love this! The best thing we can wear!

  28. Angie

    April 22, 2011 at 10:12 am

    Perfect!
    Happy Easter to you and your family!

  29. Susan

    April 22, 2011 at 10:13 am

    Praise God from whom all blessings flow! The blessing of Good Friday and Easter foremost!

  30. Donna

    April 22, 2011 at 10:33 am

    and He bought it for me– I am redeemed by the blood of the Lamb! When I think of this I don’t know whether to fall down on my face weeping or to jump up and down rejoicing.
    Easter Blessings to all <3

  31. Rona Kay

    April 22, 2011 at 11:03 am

    Happy Easter!

  32. Taylor

    April 22, 2011 at 11:10 am

    Amen, and amen! So. Thankful. That He is full of grace and truth… He has enough grace to cover all that is truthful of my sin.

    Blessings to you, Miss Melanie!

    Love, Taylor

  33. Julianne

    April 22, 2011 at 11:44 am

    This really touched my heart this morning, Melanie. Thank you for stripping it all down to what truly matters. Blessings on you and your family.

  34. Lisa

    April 22, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    He is Risen Indeed!

  35. Lynn

    April 22, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    Loving this!!!! Great reminder that nothing we can buy in a store can compare to His workmanship!! Happy Easter!

  36. WendyB

    April 22, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    Happy, happy Easter, dear girl. I will feel beautifully clothed even in my same-old, same-old sweater and slacks this Sunday with that verse tucked into my heart.

  37. Sarah M.

    April 22, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Best Fashion Friday EVER!
    (that’s not to say the others are bad…)

  38. JDaniel4's Mom

    April 22, 2011 at 7:51 pm

    This is better than any Easter bonnet!

  39. Ashleigh

    April 22, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    Ok, I feel a little bad that this comment isn’t about Jesus- but He knows I’m all about Him. It’s Friday and I need to comment about FNL.

    First, my husband thought it would be hysterical to ask me if he could have a rally girl. Then he asked if I would like a Burleson University t-shirt in addition to my Riggins shirt. Honestly, why couldn’t they just send Julie to A&M? We all know that’s where she would go!!

  40. Debbie

    April 22, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    Happy Easter! Let’s proclaim the holiday! The resurrected Jesus is alive!

  41. Jana

    April 23, 2011 at 1:01 am

    Amen and beautiful!

    And on a completely related side-note: After choosing against wrangling 4 unwilling boys into a shopping mall to find “proper Easter attire,” I told my sister, “I don’t think that whether I will be wearing white or black shoes on Easter was the first thing on Jesus’ mind when He arose! So, I can deal with being “wrong” this year!”

  42. Leslie

    April 23, 2011 at 6:59 am

    I look forward to Fashion Friday every week – this one was the best ever!
    Blessed, blessed Easter to you and yours!

  43. Kelly @ The Beauty of Sufficient Grace

    April 23, 2011 at 7:31 am

    Thank you for this beautiful verse.

    A very Blessed Easter to you and your sweet family…

  44. Leslie

    April 23, 2011 at 7:53 am

    well, how appropriate! 🙂 love it! one of the reasons i love your blog!

  45. Lesia

    April 23, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    Best Fashion Friday ever! His garments never shrink, stretch, or fade, never go out of style, always fit perfectly, and although they were infinitely expensive – they cost Jesus His life – the bill is paid in FULL! Thank you Jesus!

  46. Emily

    April 23, 2011 at 5:49 pm

    Amen!!!!

  47. Kelly

    April 23, 2011 at 7:22 pm

    Sunday’s Comin!

  48. Laura

    April 24, 2011 at 1:31 pm

    He is risen indeed! Happy Easter sweet girl!

  49. Lilibeth

    April 24, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    He lives within my heart! My soul is singing hallelujahs.

  50. Pam

    April 24, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    Happy Easter! On a different topic — your next book selection — I saw that people are recommending Water For Elephants. If you are thinking about that one, you might want to look closely at it first. Some very descriptive, pornographic scenes in it. Disappointing . . .

  51. Teresa

    April 24, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    Awesome!

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